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Jack Hunter

2008

Jack Hunter

2008
6.6
Australia in Colour

2019

Australia in Colour

2019
6
Told through a unique collection of iconic archival footage brought to life in stunning colour for the very first time, Australia in Colour tells the story of how Australia came to be what it is today. Narrated by Hugo Weaving, the series is a reflection on our nation’s character, its attitudes, its politics and its struggle to value its Indigenous and multicultural past. Australia in Colour gives us a chance to look at Australia’s history from a fresh perspective. This four-part series curates classic historical footage, as well as home movies and never-before-seen archival material to chart how Australia has developed as a nation. From the oldest surviving footage captured in Australia – in 1896 in Sydney’s Prince Alfred Park – to the beginning of colour television in the mid-1970s, each sequence has been lovingly restored and colourised with historical accuracy. The effect is remarkable, bringing to light history that is both shared and deeply personal.
Rich Kids Go Skint

2018

Rich Kids Go Skint

2018
7
Rich kids ditch their fast cars, five-star hotels and endless shopping trips to share a home with families living on the breadline. During their stay, they will experience the shock of seeing what life is like below the poverty line.
Killers: Caught on Camera

2023

Killers: Caught on Camera

2023
10
True crime documentary series with unique access to the video footage that leads to the conviction of killers around the world. Experts explain how the latest technology builds a visual montage of evidence.
Mars Rising

2007

Mars Rising

2007
6.8
Taking a look at how challenges are being handled to prepare for a manned flight to Mars.
Forbidden: Dying for Love

2016

Forbidden: Dying for Love

2016
8
This television show uses reenactments and interviews with survivors to tell the true life stories of men and women who died because of their love for another. There is a new murder every episode.
The Big Boss: A 21st Century Criminal

2019

The Big Boss: A 21st Century Criminal

2019
6
From drug trafficking to gold smuggling to dealing in battlefield weapons, there was no criminal venture that Paul LeRoux would not embark on. We reveal for the first time how one man ran a criminal empire spanning the globe from his penthouse in the Philippines, and became the world’s most prolific, yet least known crime boss. For too long LeRoux was able to hide behind a cloak of computer encryption, protected by corrupt officials and an army of hired killers. We reveal the astonishing sting operation that brought elite law enforcement agencies from the USA and Southeast Asia together to take down the Big Boss.
The Bugaloos

1970

The Bugaloos

1970
6
The Bugaloos was an American children's television series, produced by brothers Sidney Krofft and Martin Krofft, that aired on NBC on Saturday mornings from 1970 to 1972. The show featured a musical group composed of four British-accented teenagers, who lived in fictional Tranquility Forest. They wore insect-themed outfits with antennae and wings which allowed them to fly, though on occasion, they were shown flying on surfboards. They were constantly beset by the evil machinations of Benita Bizarre, played by comedienne Martha Raye. Bizarre, being untalented and ugly herself, was covetous of the Bugaloos' musical prowess.
Future Quest

1994

Future Quest

1994
Experts compare the futuristic visions of pop-culturists with the breakthrough advances in science and technology.
Jade Fever

2015

Jade Fever

2015
7
A reality show following a family-owned mining company drilling for jade in the B.C., Canada.
The Machines That Built America

2021

The Machines That Built America

2021
7.2
The stories behind innovations such as TV, radio, phones, airplanes, motorcycles and power tools as well as the inventors including Nikola Tesla, William Harley, Alexander Graham Bell, Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker.
Acting Good

2022

Acting Good

2022
5
After a botched attempt to move to Winnipeg, Paul retreats back to his eccentric family in the fly-in community of Grouse Lake First Nation.
Alien Monkeys

2015

Alien Monkeys

2015
2
Alien Monkeys is a story about two monkeys exploring the world along with unexpected musical adventures. Oki is full of curiosity about everything on Earth and Taki is determined to find a bottle of "Earth soda". Surprisingly, they create fantastic musical performances while creating trouble
The Golden Age of Steam Railways

2012

The Golden Age of Steam Railways

2012
The remarkable story of a band of visionaries and volunteers who rescued some of the narrow gauge railways that once served Britain’s industries.
Homicide: Hours to Kill

2017

Homicide: Hours to Kill

2017
9
Follow determined investigators working the most shocking murder cases as they reconstruct the tragic final hours in the victim's life, in order to find their killer and crack the case.
Stage Fright

2020

Stage Fright

2020
6
Lizzy is the stage manager for Crown Lake's latest production: Phantom. But when the show's lead and Lizzy's biggest crush, Noah, is put in a coma by a tragic accident during dress rehearsal, she must unite unlikely allies to get to the bottom of this whodunnit mystery
Los Secretos de Lucía

2014

Los Secretos de Lucía

2014
2
Chuck’s Choice

2017

Chuck’s Choice

2017
For Chuck McFarlane, life is about making decisions! However, and unlike the others, he is lucky to have options a little more impressive and incredible than the rest and, even more, he makes the decision of which one to live!
Last Chance to See

2009

Last Chance to See

2009
7
A follow-up to the 1990 Radio 4 series in which the late Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine travelled around the world in search of endangered species. 20 years later Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine go back to see what has become of the animals in two decades, and to discover what has affected their fortunes.
Natural Paradises of Africa

2010

Natural Paradises of Africa

2010
8
About the landscape, animals and people of Africa. This iconic and landmark series is a celebration of Africa’s most spectacular locations, showcasing the full African experience.